Money Demons

The injured ego of a husband whose wife earns more than he is one of the most common money-related marital casualties indentified here by psychotherapist Forward ( Toxic Parents ). Written ``for and about women'' because the ``unfortunate fact'' is that they are often ``the only ones willing to do the emotional work'' to improve a relationship, this helpful, analytical guide seeks to assist in reducing conflicts in a relationship--many of them resulting in sexual dysfunction. Assisted by film writer-producer Buck, Forward points out that couples may unwittingly use money as a psychological weapon to control or punish, causing fear and resentment that explode in violent fights masking unconscious emotional ``money demons.'' Chapters dealing with self-depriving women, compulsive gambling and the ``money-reckless'' man (spends money he ``deserves'' to have) conclude with self-help strategies. First serial to Good Housekeeping; Literary Guild and Doubleday Book Club selections. (May)